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ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET
The Dynamics of Climate
A Teacher Professional Development Toolkit
for Climate Science
Daniel P. Shepardson and Dev Niyogi
Purdue University
Departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Purdue University 100 N. University St. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
This teacher professional development program and toolkit were developed with a grant from the National Science Foundation, Geoscience Education program with support from the Departments of
Curriculum and Instruction, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, and Agronomy, Purdue University.
Copyright ©2013
The work reported in this document was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), award number GEO-1034821. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.
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Project Directors
• Dan Shepardson (PI), Professor of Geoenvironmental and Science Education,
Departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary
Sciences, Purdue University
• Dev Niyogi (CoPI), Indiana State Climatologist and Associate Professor, Departments of
Agronomy and Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University
Development Team
• Adam Baker, Meteorologist, National Weather Service- Indianapolis, IN
• Cheryl Bell, External Evaluator, Bell Academic Opportunities Inc., Schererville, IN
• Mary Cutler, Naturalist, Tippecanoe County Parks & Rec. Dept.
• Olivia Kellner, Graduate Student, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences,
Purdue University. Meteorologist, National Weather Service – Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
• Mark Koschmann, Science Teacher, St. John’s Lutheran School, Midland, MI
• Ted Leuenberger, Retired science teacher
• Ian Pope, Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary
Sciences, Purdue University
• Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension, Gibson County, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Extension Educator
• Jan Sneddon, Director of Community Partnerships, Earth Force
Tippecanoe County
Park & Rec. Dept.
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Introduction The Administrative Packet contains templates for advertising the professional development
workshop, communicating with participants, and registering participants for the workshop. The
Materials Packet contains the originals for printing the handouts, data sets, activity materials,
and assessment instruments for use in the professional development workshop. The Presenter
Guide provides a detailed description of the workshop and PowerPoint program, highlighting
the main points of each slide and providing an outline for each activity. It is designed to assist
the presenter (facilitator) in implementing the workshop. The workshop activities engage
participants in analyzing and interpreting climatic data sets and visualizations. Pedagogically
the workshop promotes active learning and collaboration. The manual, The Dynamics of
Climate: A Teacher Professional Development Toolkit for Climate Science, provides an overview
of the toolkit, guidelines for conducting effective workshops, and a listing of available resources
and background readings.
Administrative Materials Checklist
Registration form Sign-in sheet Sample workshop flyer Sample participant confirmation e-mail/letter Sample press release
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Workshop
Registration Form
Name ______________________________________ Phone _____________________ Address ____________________________________ E-mail _____________________ ___________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State ______ Zip ______
School/Organization: ____________________________________________________
Grade Level Taught/Responsibilities: ________________________________________
Tell us about yourself, your interests, background and reason for participating in this workshop:
For more information contact: (Your information here)
Send registration form to: (Your information here)
Please submit you registration no later than (date). You will receive confirmation.
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Workshop Sign-in Sheet
Workshop location: __________________________________ Date: _________
Name City School/Organization And e-mail address if you wish
to be added to our climate education network
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(Sample flyer)
FREE Climate System Workshop
Hosted by:
(Date)
(Location)
The (your institution) is hosting a free climate science and climate change workshop for teachers (others). Topics: Climate System Earth’s Energy Budget and the Greenhouse Effect Climate Variability and Global Warming Climate Data Changes in the Climate System Adaptations and Mitigation Action and Impacts Benefits: Receive pamphlets, brochures, and fact sheets
Become more aware of climate and climate change
Experience interactive hands-on activities
Gain access to instructional materials for teaching about climate and climate change
Content is aligned with state and national standards
Dates: (1 or 2 days) Date, Day 1 Emphasizes climate science and climate change content – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Date, Day 2 Emphasizes pedagogical approaches to teaching about climate and climate change (builds from the content covered in Day 1) – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: (name of agency, city, state) Driving Directions:
To Apply: Complete the application form and submit no later than (date). Contact Information: (name,
e-mail address, telephone and fax)
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Sample Confirmation Letter (email)
Date
Dear Participant,
Thank you for signing up for the climate system workshop on DATE. Registration will begin at
8:30 a.m. and the workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please dress casual as we will be doing several hands-on activities that will require moving
around. Our workshop schedule will not give us the opportunity to go out to lunch. Please
bring your lunch or a lunch will be provided. (Optional)Attached is a map and direction to our
workshop location. Parking may be found at
If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you cannot attend, please cancel your
reservation, by contacting me at (email and phone#)
I look forward to working with you!
(Your Name)
Workshop Facilitator
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(Sample Press Release)
Climate System Workshop for Educators and General Public
The climate system workshop is an eight-hour workshop that provides a foundation to understanding climate.
DATE –Lafayette, Indiana (your location); (Your Organizations) will lead a climate system workshop for educators and adults that provides a foundation to understanding climate. The workshop will be held on (DATES) from 8:30-4:30 at (LOCATION). (Your name) is (background about you) …….. . The workshop will address four general questions: What is a climate system and its components? What are causes and effects of component change? What are the impacts of these changes? What can we do about it? The workshop will actively engage participants in learning through a combination of large and small group activity and discussion that is driven by climate data and visualizations. Participants will also gain access to the Indiana Climate Education network, website, and resources and receive a certificate of completion. The workshop is appropriate for formal and informal educators and adults interested in learning about global warming, climate variability, and climate change. To register for the workshop contact (your name) at (your e-mail/phone #). (optional) The workshop is being hosted by (your organization)
For more information contact (Your name and info)
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Workshop Evaluation Form
Please circle the appropriate rating and provide a brief rationale for that rating. Date: ________
1. The icebreaker activity encouraged me to interact with other participants and to share my ideas.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The welcome set a positive and professional tone for the workshop.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The overview clearly stated the activities, purpose and outcomes of the workshop.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. The climate system activity helped me clarify my understanding of climate and to develop a better
scientific understanding of climate.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assessment Continues
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5. The greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, and earth’s energy budget sessions helped me better understand how these phenomena impact climate.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. The climate data presentation was interesting and informative.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. The session on changes in the climate system helped me better understand how changes in the
climate system impact climate and vice-versa.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. The adaptation and mitigation activities (wedge game) engaged me to think about how the
decisions people make impacts the earth’s climate system.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assessment Continues
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9. The action and impacts session and scenarios was useful in engaging me to think about what I could do about climate change.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Overall, I would rate the quality of the workshop:
Excellent Very good Good Okay Poor
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Overall, the workshop improved my understanding of climate and climate change. Greatly A lot Somewhat A little Not at all
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. I would participate in an advanced workshop on climate and climate change. Yes Maybe No
Topic(s): _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
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Workshop Evaluation Form
SHORT FORM
Please circle the appropriate rating and provide a brief rationale for that rating. Date: ________
1. The icebreaker activity encouraged me to interact with other participants and to share my ideas.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
2. The welcome set a positive and professional tone for the workshop.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
3. The overview clearly stated the activities, purpose and outcomes of the workshop.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
4. The climate system activity helped me clarify my understanding of climate and to develop a better
scientific understanding of climate.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
5. The greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, and earth’s energy budget sessions helped me better
understand how these phenomena impact climate.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
6. The climate data presentation was interesting and informative.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
7. The session on changes in the climate system helped me better understand how changes in the
climate system impact climate and vice-versa.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
8. The adaptation and mitigation activities (wedge game) engaged me to think about how the
decisions people make impacts the earth’s climate system.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
Assessment Continues
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9. The action and impacts session and scenarios was useful in engaging me to think about what I could do about climate change.
Very much so Definitely Somewhat Not really Not at all
10. Overall, I would rate the quality of the workshop:
Excellent Very good Good Okay Poor
11. Overall, the workshop improved my understanding of climate and climate change. Greatly A lot Somewhat A little Not at all
12. I would participate in an advanced workshop on climate and climate change. Yes Maybe No
Topic(s): _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional comments? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
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PHOTO CONSENT FORM
I, _____________________________ grant permission to _______________________ for
the use of the photograph(s) or electronic media images to be used in any
presentat ion of any and all kind w hatsoever, including Pow erPoint and w eb site. I
understand that I may revoke this authorizat ion at any t ime by notifying
_____________________________ in w rit ing. The revocation w ill not affect any
act ions taken before the receipt of this w rit ten notif icat ion. Images w ill be stored in
a secure location and only authorized individuals (project staff) w ill have access to
them. They w ill be kept as long as they are relevant and after that t ime destroyed
or archived.
Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _____________ Zip: __________________ Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________
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